presupposes

英 [ˌpriːsəˈpəʊzɪz]

美 [ˌpriːsəˈpoʊzɪz]

v.  姑且认为; 假设; 以…为前提; 依…而定
presuppose的第三人称单数

柯林斯词典

• VERB 预先假定；以…为前提；以…为先决条件
  If one thingpresupposesanother, the first thing cannot be true or exist unless the second thing is true or exists.
  1. All your arguments presuppose that he's a rational, intelligent man...
     你所有论点的前提都是他是一个理性而聪明的人。
  2. The end of an era presupposes the start of another.
     一个时代的结束意味着另一个时代的开始。

双语例句

• But I also like the complex understanding of belonging that it presupposes.
  但我也喜欢该计划所希望的归属感的复杂理解。
• Unsworn statements by witnesses. A scientist never presupposes the truth of an unproved fact.
  证人所产的未经宣誓以保证其真实的证词科学家从不预先假定未经证实的事实。
• Waiver or acquiescence presupposes that the person to be bound is fully cognizant of his rights.
  放弃或默认的权利应当是以当事人已充分认识他的权利为前提。
• Certainly such an arrangement presupposes that they are naturally superior to the rest of us.
  当然，这样的安排是假定他们自然优于我们这些其余的人。
• Trot liability for negligence presupposes causality between the negligent act and the injury to person or property.
  过失侵权责任以过失行为与对人身或财产的侵权之间的因果关系为前提。
• The view that a high achievement need acts as an internal motivator presupposes two cultural characteristics-a willingness to accept a moderate degree of risk and a concern with performance.
  认为，高成就需要的行为，作为一种内部动力假定两个文化特色-愿意接受适度的风险和关注与表现。
• This presupposes that there is a framework in place in which several exception types are handled easily.
  它预假设有一个可以容易处理的例外种类的框架。
• Civilization presupposes respect for the law.
  文明预示着对法律的尊重。
• My plan presupposes that we can get enough money.
  我的计划以我们能获得足够金钱为前提。
• The end of an era presupposes the start of another.
  一个时代的结束意味着另一个时代的开始。